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Dorabep 800 is a drug belonging to the group of psychotropic drugs, effective in the treatment of diseases such as hemiplegia, memory disorders, dizziness,... The following article provides detailed information about Dorabep 800 drug, invite readers to consult.
1. What is Dorabep 800?
Piracetam is a cyclic derivative of gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA), which improves nerve cell metabolism thereby having a euphoric effect. Through experimental and clinical studies, Piracetam has been shown to be effective in improving the brain's tolerance capacity in hypoxic environments, increasing the ability to mobilize and maximize glucose without depending on oxygen. , improve memory very effectively.
Dorabep 800 drug is absorbed very quickly and almost completely from the gastrointestinal tract, maximum concentration is reached after about 1.5 hours of taking the drug. The drug can reach all tissues and organs in the body including the blood-brain barrier, placenta and membranes used in renal dialysis.
Elimination: Dorabep 800 has a half-life of about 5 hours. In the blood, Dorabep is not bound to plasma proteins and is eliminated by the kidneys as unchanged drug. After 30 hours of taking the drug, up to 95% of the drug is excreted in the urine, in patients with severe renal impairment this number can be up to 48 to 50 hours.
2. What does Dorabep 800 do?
Dorabep 800 is often used in the following pathologies:
Stroke, paralysis of 1⁄2 people. Cerebral ischemic disease. Cases of mental disorders or disturbances of consciousness. Comatose. Symptoms of functional decline in the elderly such as memory impairment, poor concentration, dementia, sensory nerve impairment,... Dizziness, headache, delirium heavy . Cerebrovascular accidents. Cases of carbon monoxide poisoning and its sequelae. Cases of chronic alcoholism. Myoclonic tremor of cortical origin. Children learning difficult to enter. Sickle cell anemia. Dorabep 800 is contraindicated in the following cases:
People with a history of allergy or hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients of Dorabep 800. Severe renal impairment (glomerular filtration rate less than 20ml/min), dependent Pregnant or lactating women should not take this medicine because it can cross the placenta, breast milk and even the membranes used in renal dialysis. Contraindicated in case of cerebral hemorrhage. Contraindicated in people with Huntington's disease.
3. Dosage - how to take dorabep 800
3.1. How to use Dorabep 800 is taken orally, you can take it before or after eating because food does not affect the absorption as well as the effect of the drug.
3.2. Dosage Dorabep 800 is used according to the doctor's prescription, the dose of the drug varies depending on each different pathology, if you want to know more details, you can refer to the recommended dose below:
Recommended dose : from 30 to 60mg/kg body weight/day, 2 to 4 times a day. Normally in adults can use the starting dose of 800mg / time, 3 times a day, if symptoms improve, then use a dose of 400mg / time, 3 times a day. For psychosomatic syndromes in the elderly: 1.2 to 2.4 g/day can be used, high doses can be up to 4.8 g/day in the first weeks of use. This disease requires long-term treatment. For chronic alcoholism: In the initial period of alcohol withdrawal, the dose is 12g/day, then maintenance treatment is at the dose of 2.4g/day. For cases of cognitive impairment due to brain injury: treatment for at least 3 weeks, starting dose from 9 to 12g/day, then maintenance dose of 2.4g/day. In the treatment of sickle cell anemia: Use a dose of 160mg/kg body weight/time, 4 times a day. For myoclonic fibrillation: Initial dose of 7.2g/day, divided equally 2-3 times/day. Then increase the dose according to the patient's tolerability, on average after 3-4 days increase the dose once, each time increasing by 4.8g/day. Increase the dose until the maximum dose is 20g/day, then stop increasing.
4. Undesirable effects when using Dorabep 800
Unwanted symptoms when using Dorabep 800 are rare, but should not be subjective, you should pay attention to early detection of these symptoms:
On nerves: the most common is restlessness, easy agitation, less commonly insomnia, more rarely seizures, headache. Common mild irritation symptoms can be controlled by reducing the dose, but you should not reduce the dose on your own, if you feel unusual when using the drug, please inform your doctor to get the symptoms you are under control. encountered. Psychiatric: most commonly anxiety, less commonly depression, more rarely hallucinations, confusion. Tell your doctor about these symptoms of instability, so that the right solution is available to you as soon as possible. In addition, you may experience other symptoms such as: weight gain, dizziness, weakness, digestive disorders, itching, urticaria, anaphylaxis, ... most of the symptoms are rare, you should not If you are too worried about using the drug, take note and tell your doctor if you experience unwanted symptoms to ensure maximum safety when taking the drug. If you experience any adverse symptoms while taking Dorabep 800, you should immediately inform your pharmacist or doctor, do not increase or decrease the dose of the drug yourself, your doctor will always accompany you to solve the problem. unnecessary symptoms when you experience during the use of Dorabep 800.
5. Note when using Dorabep 800
When using Dorabep 800, you should note the following points:
You need to tell your doctor about the drugs you are using, because the drug may interact poorly when used in combination with some drugs. drugs such as CNS stimulants, thyroid medications, psychotropic drugs. You need to tell your doctor about your medical history because the drug has the potential to adversely affect those conditions, especially bleeding-related diseases such as blood clotting disorders, blood vessel disease, etc. .. Because the drug has an effect on platelet aggregation, there is a risk of bleeding. For patients with renal failure or the elderly, you need to monitor the glomerular filtration rate regularly because the drug is eliminated mainly in the urine, so kidney function is closely related to the use of the drug. The drug should not be stopped abruptly because of the potential for convulsions in patients with a history of myocardial infarction. For people with sensitive skin should be careful when using because the drug can cause a stinging or burning sensation. Dorabep 800 has the potential to cause drowsiness, so if you drive or operate machinery, talk to your doctor for consideration before using this medicine. Above is detailed information about Dorabep 800 medicine, if there is any problem, you can contact your pharmacist or doctor to provide more information about Dorabep 800 for you.
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